(28 June 2022, 10:45 +07)
Canon has extended its partnership with World
Rugby, becoming a Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2021 in New
Zealand and Official Imaging Supplier of Rugby World Cup 2023 in
France.
The deal marks the first time that Canon has
entered into an agreement specifically for the womens game.
The womens Rugby World Cup 2021 will take place
in New Zealand from 8 October with 12 teams going head-to-head to see who will be crowned world
champions at Aucklands Eden Park on 12 November.
Canon 1DX Mark II with Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM at HK7s 2019. Picture by Steven Howard of TravelNewsAsia.com
Rugby World Cup 2021 will also be Canons third
consecutive involvement with a Rugby World Cup, having previously
sponsored the mens editions in 2015 in England and 2019 in Japan.
Having recently confirmed both mens and womens
editions of Rugby World Cup up until 2033, there couldnt be a
more pivotal time to welcome Canon on board. Their relentless
focus on innovation echoes our vision to make rugby as relevant
and accessible as possible and their support will accelerate the
development of our sport across the globe, said Alan Gilpin,
World Rugby Chief Executive. We have had the great pleasure of working with
Canon for a number of years and we are very proud to be continuing
our long-standing relationship for Rugby World Cups 2021 and 2023.
Canon shares our passion for driving gender parity across the game
and we are delighted to be welcoming them to the partner family
for the pinnacle womens 15s tournament that kicks off in New
Zealand later this year.
As a Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2021 and
Official Imaging Supplier of Rugby World Cup 2023, Canon will make
available the full support of its diverse businesses, ranging from
products and solutions, including cameras, lenses, video
camcorders, network cameras and medical equipment.
As with other major sporting competitions, both in
Japan and overseas, Canon will provide behind-the-scenes support
services to members of the media covering Rugby World Cup 2021 and
2023, including camera and lens maintenance services and product
loans.
Fujio Mitarai, Canon Chairman and CEO,
said, Following on from Rugby World Cup 2015 in England and
Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, Canon is delighted to continue
backing the tournaments as Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup
2021 in New Zealand and Official Imaging Supplier of Rugby World
Cup 2023 in France. I am delighted that we have been granted this
opportunity to support both the mens and womens tournaments. In
addition to supporting professional photographers and news media
as they capture the intense action of the worlds top teams facing
off in peak condition, Canon will do its utmost to support World
Rugby, the owner of both tournaments, as well as the organising
committees, relevant authorities, local government and other
corporate sponsors.
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Pictures from 2019 Cathay Pacific / HSBC Hong
Kong Sevens,
Pictures from 2018 Cathay Pacific / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens,
Pictures from 2017 Cathay Pacific / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens,
Pictures from 2016 Cathay Pacific / HSBC Hong
Kong Sevens,
Pictures of Cathay Pacific / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2015,
Pictures of the Asia Rugby Sevens Olympic Games Qualifier in Hong
Kong,
Pictures of Singha Thailand Sevens 2015,
Pictures from the 2013 British & Irish Lions Tour in Hong Kong,
Pictures of Hong Kong Sevens 2014,
Pictures of Hong Kong Sevens 2013,
Pictures
of Chartis Cup 2012 and
Pictures of
Cathay Pacific / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2012.
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